סָרַר
To turn away, i.e. (morally) be refractory
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What does סָרַר (sōrēr) mean in the Bible?
סָרַר (sōrēr) is a Hebrew word meaning "to turn away, i.e. (morally) be refractory". to turn away, i. Describes covenant defiance in forming alliances apart from God. This term runs through the canonical themes of Covenant.
Meaning
Deliberate moral obstinacy—turning away from covenant obligation through willful resistance, not passive weakness.
to turn away, i.e. (morally) be refractory BDB: be stubborn Usage: × away, backsliding, rebellious, revolter(-ing), slide back, stubborn, withdrew.
Why This Word Matters
Describes covenant defiance in forming alliances apart from God. Hosea 4:11-19
Describes covenant rebellion. Isaiah 30:1-7
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 15×
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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Showing 8 of 17 occurrences in the biblical text.
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